Xeon W-2125 vs Xeon E5-2687W
Xeon W-2125
Xeon E5-2687W
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Xeon W-2125 is positioned at rank 590 and the Xeon E5-2687W is on rank 982, so the Xeon W-2125 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-2125
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2687W
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-2125 | Xeon E5-2687W |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($42) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($70) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-2125 | Xeon E5-2687W |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+66%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($42) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($70) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Xeon W-2125 and Xeon E5-2687W
Xeon W-2125
The Xeon W-2125 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 August 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 4 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 8.25 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400, DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 10,000 points. Launch price was $444.
Xeon E5-2687W
The Xeon E5-2687W is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 6 March 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 20480 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 10,036 points. Launch price was $815.
Processing Power
The Xeon W-2125 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E5-2687W offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon E5-2687W has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Xeon W-2125 versus 3.8 GHz on the Xeon E5-2687W — a 16.9% clock advantage for the Xeon W-2125 (base: 4 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Xeon W-2125 uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E5-2687W uses Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-2125 scores 10,000 against the Xeon E5-2687W's 10,036 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon E5-2687W. L3 cache: 8.25 MB (total) on the Xeon W-2125 vs 20480 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-2687W.
| Feature | Xeon W-2125 | Xeon E5-2687W |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 8 / 16+100% |
| Boost Clock | 4.5 GHz+18% | 3.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 4 GHz+29% | 3.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8.25 MB (total) | 20480 kB (total)+142% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+300% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-56% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) | Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) |
| PassMark | 10,000 | 10,036 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-2125 uses the LGA2066 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-2687W uses LGA2011 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon W-2125 | Xeon E5-2687W |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2066 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 512 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 4 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 48 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon W-2125) / not specified (Xeon E5-2687W). Primary use case: Xeon W-2125 targets Workstation.
| Feature | Xeon W-2125 | Xeon E5-2687W |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Workstation | — |
Value Analysis
The Xeon W-2125 launched at $444 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-2687W debuted at $1885. At current prices ($42 vs $70), the Xeon W-2125 is $28 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-2125 delivers 238.1 pts/$ vs 143.4 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-2687W — making the Xeon W-2125 the 49.7% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon W-2125 | Xeon E5-2687W |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $444-76% | $1885 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $42-40% | $70 |
| Performance per Dollar | 238.1+66% | 143.4 |
| Release Date | 2017 | 2012 |
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